Everest Panorama Trek 10 Days

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Duration 10 Days
Fitness Level Moderate
Max Elevation 3,867 m
Meals Full Board Meal
Accomodation Basic Mountain Lodges and Tea Houses
Best month March - May and September - Mid December
Price USD 1235

Trip Introduction

Everest Panorama Trek popularly known as Everest view trek is one of the best short treks in the Khumbu district of Nepal. It is a comparatively easy and magnificent trek to the Namche Bazaar which is a gateway to the famous Tengboche monastery and Mount Everest. Tengboche Monastery is the largest monastery in the Khumbu district of Nepal. This trekking follows the path to Tengboche Monastery (3,860 m) by means of Lukla and Namche Bazaar. It is a short journey providing you with a truly magnificent view of the world's highest snow-capped peaks, including Mt. Everest (8,848 m), Mt. Nuptse (7,855 m), Mt. Lhotse (8,516 m), Mt. Amadablam (6,812 m), and numerous others from high trails.

The Everest Panorama Trek starts from the capital city, Kathmandu. From here, we embark on a flight to Lukla Airport, also known as Tenzing Hillary Airport. The trekking begins from picturesque Lukla village. Going through the diverse landscape, crossing several suspension bridges, we will arrive at Namche Bazaar (large Sherpa settlement); a gateway to the Everest region passing through Sagarmatha National Park, hosting various varieties of rare flora and fauna and from Tengboche, this trail offers breathtaking 360° view of magnificent Everest panorama. Buddhist Monasteries (oldest Khumbu region monastery in Tengboche), suspension bridge, Rhododendron and pine forests, glacial valleys, Sherpa settlements, and Namche Bazaar (Himalayan region village featuring all modern facilities) are other highlights of 10 Days Everest Panorama Trek.

This trek introduces you to the Sherpa lifestyle, country culture along with fabulous mountain views. This is a popular trek which is perfect for children to elderly people to enjoy. Appropriate for those trekkers who haven't had enough time for a longer trek into the high mountains.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01:     Arrival in Kathmandu 
Day 02: Fly Lukla - Altitude: 2,840 m/ 9,372 ft and Monjo - Altitude: 2,800 m | Flight: 30 minutes | Trek: 6/7 hrs. |  Meal: BLD
Day 03: Namche - Altitude: 3440 m/ 11,283 ft | Trek: 2/3 hrs. |Meal: BLD
Day 04: Khumjung - Altitude: 3,790 m | Acclimatization day | Trek: 1/1.5 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 05: Tengboche - Altitude: 3,867 m/ 12,684 ft | Trek: 5/6 hrs | Meal: BLD
Day 06: Phakding - Altitude: 2,610 m | Trek: 5/6 hrs | Meal: BLD
Day 07: Lukla - Altitude: 2,800 m | Trek: 3/4 hrs. |  Meal: BLD
Day 08: Fly to Kathmandu | Flight: 30 minutes | Meal: B
Day 09: Kathmandu valley sightseeing | Meal: B
Day 10: Departure | Meal: B

 

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu 

The first day focusing your arrival time, our representatives will be awaiting you at Tribhuwan International Airport for heartily welcome carrying lovely greetings on their hands. After a warm welcome, you will be further transferred to a fine tourist standard hotel. This day, we plan for a meeting to introduce with trekking members and further discuss the trip.

Day 02: Fly Lukla - Altitude: 2,840 m/ 9,372 ft and Monjo - Altitude: 2,800 m | Flight: 30 minutes | Trek: 6/7 hrs. |  Meal: BLD

On the second day, we will be transferred towards Tribhuwan International Airport by our private vehicle to catch an early morning (30 to 35 minutes) scenic flight towards Lukla (Gateway of Everest region). After steeping at Tenzing Hillary Airport on Lukla, we meet with our crew members and start quick arrangements to develop our trek forward. Walking through the downhill and flat trails for certain hours offers Phakding along crossing some suspension bridges and mini settlements, we reach the gateway of Sagarmatha National Park, Monjo to spend overnight.

Day 03: Namche - Altitude: 3440 m/ 11,283 ft | Trek: 2/3 hrs. | Meal: BLD

The third day, leaving Monjo trail heads through Sagarmatha National Park where our official permit checkpoint arrives. After considering all the formulations and requirements, we drop down the hill and cross over few suspension bridges along continue journey uphill to reach Namche Bazaar.  After steeping Namche bazaar first sight of Mount Everest holding other stunning peaks and the beautiful large town of Sherpa’s are offered. This night will be spent at a luxury lodge in Namche Bazaar.

Day 04: Khumjung - Altitude: 3,790 m | Acclimatization day | Trek: 1/1.5 hrs. | Meal: BLD

The fourth day is separated for acclimatization day. As we are already height above 3,000 m so before adding additional height, we focus on proper acclimatization. We plan for hiking throughout old Sherpa village on Thame or visit Khumjung, Khongde or Kunde. Namche bazaar also offers several options to visit museums and monasteries or relax on the internet offering cafes and restaurants in leisure time. This night will be spent at a lodge in Khumjung.

Day 05: Tengboche - Altitude: 3,867 m/ 12,684 ft | Trek: 5/6 hrs | Meal: BLD

The fifth day after enjoying light breakfast, we walk through the glacial water of Dudh Koshi River observing spectacular giant views of Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse and Mt. Amadablam to reach Sanasa (Junction to Gokyo valley and Everest base camp).  Developing steep ascent takes us to the destination of the day, Tengboche. We explore Tengboche Monastery (oldest Khumbu region monastery) on the remaining hours and spend the night at a lodge in Tengboche.

Day 06: Phakding - Altitude: 2,610 m | Trek: 5/6 hrs | Meal: BLD

On the sixth day, we attend the morning ceremony at the Tengboche monastery before heading down towards the Dudh Koshi River. We also cross several bridges and passes before reaching Kyangjuma and easy walk will take us towards Namche bazaar along passing the confluence of Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers with Sagarmatha National Park offers Manjo. As before, after completing some formalities at the check post, we walk ahead until Phakding is steeped overnight to stay.

Day 07: Lukla - Altitude: 2,800 m | Trek: 3/4 hrs. |  Meal: BLD

Seventh-day after having breakfast, we trigger our trek forward through flat trails enjoying a walk on plain lands along crossing Rhododendron and pine forests, mini Sherpa settlements, Praying stones and flattering praying flags to reach Lukla. We spend evening hours by enjoying with crew members on fine hotels along this is the last night that you stay on the Himalayas. The night will be spent at Lodge in Lukla.

Day 08: Fly to Kathmandu | Flight: 30 minutes | Meal: B

The eighth day after having a quick breakfast, we will catch our morning panoramic flight spitting Lukla towards Kathmandu. The guide will be there to handle all flight schedules and formalities along with porters for our bags and luggage. After 30 to 35 minutes flight over the snowy Himalayas, we land on Kathmandu and our private vehicle picks you up along transfers to a fine hotel. You can enjoy and relax in a fine restaurant or cafe on Kathmandu in Leisure time and spent night on Lodge.

Day 09: Kathmandu valley sightseeing | Meal: B

After finishing our morning hot breakfast, we move our step forward for sightseeing famous Pashupatinath Temple, Swyambhunath Stupa and Boudhanath Stupa which are occupying its space on the list of UNESCO World Heritage site.

Day 10: Departure | Meal: B

The tenth day, on the last day of your trip after attending morning breakfast, you can go shopping or for market visiting to buy some gifts for your loving ones. We will be there to help with your flight bookings and arrangements. Our private vehicle shifts you to the airport highlighting your flight time and a representative will be there to wish for your safe journey and successful steps ahead.

Trip Includes

  • Ground Transportation: Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop off service by a private vehicle.
  • Accommodation during Trek: 6 Nights'basic guesthouse accommodation during the trek in mostly twin-share and occasionally dormitory-style rooms. [Few nights in an attached bathroom in available places]
  • Accommodation in Kathmandu: 3 Nights' accommodation in Kathmandu in twin sharing accommodation with Bed and Breakfast plan
  • Meals: 3 Meals per day during the trek (BLD: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner. Each meal consist of one course of the meal)
  • Guide: Nepal Government licensed English-speaking trekking guide.
  • Porter: The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
  • Permit: Everest National Park permits and Khumbu permit for trekking.
  • Domestic Airfare: Kathmandu – Lukla - Kathmandu including airport departure tax in Kathmandu and Lukla airports.
  • Souvenir: Duffle Bag, Trekking T-shirt, Trekking Maps
  • Equipment: Sleeping Bag and Down Jacket during Trek (upon request)
  • Food, accommodation, insurance, equipment, and medicine for all staff.
  • Exclusive medical kit bag carried by trekking guide
  • All our government taxes, vat, tourist service charges.
  • Official expenses

Trip Excludes

  • Nepal arrival visa
  • Your personal expenses for mineral water, soft beverages, confectionaries, laundries, phone calls, hot drinking water, bbar bills showers etc. 
  • Internet facility, battery chargers, multi plugs etc. 
  • Extra baggage excess while flying to Lukla.
  • Medical expenses and trip cancellation.
  • Any other extended trips and accommodation.
  • Tips of ga guides, porters and driver as a token of appreciation. 
  • Any other expenses or charges that are not mentioned in “cost includes” list.
     

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